The Boy's Guide to Growing Up by Phil Wilkinson

Perfect for young boys 9 years and older.

This is a friendly, positive, and reassuring non-fiction handbook designed to demystify puberty for young boys. Written in an accessible, straightforward style, it addresses physical and emotional transformations to help ease any anxiety about what is "normal." It features bright, accurate illustrations and breaks down key milestones into digestible topics, including:

• Physical changes: Hormones, growth spurts, body hair, vocal changes, skin care (spots), shaving, and personal hygiene.

• Emotional well-being: Managing mood swings, building self-esteem, navigating new feelings, and learning how to talk about emotions.

• Lifestyle & respect: Practical advice on healthy eating, exercise, privacy, and an age-appropriate overview of how puberty affects girls.

• Reproduction: A sensitively handled, basic section explaining sex and how babies are made.